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Free Flighters, I am writing to keep you informed about the recent proposal involving the potential sale of the Academy of Model Aeronautics property in Muncie, Indiana. From our limited knowledge the proposal would sell the NATS flying field, AMA HQ and the museum to be used for a data center. Importantly the executive committee has signed a non-disclosure agreement (NDA).   An NDA is...

2026 nats scores

Indoor - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wBhMys2rkw69Tyo-YCDWYa0yOhZkxh2pohGSAMY0aIw/edit?gid=1194412114#gid=1194412114   Outdoor - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vT4WDXQ4BQh_bS_ShEvCzMyiwxmE81WVfoVmX70cvPlzDN1nbVMu1sBJ7K87K_upD3mR2mYNNWalF6o/pubhtml?gid=379879557&single=true  

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Art Ellis From Andrew Barron Dear Free Flight Friends, I am sharing the sad news of the passing of Art Ellis on June 2.    He is greatly missed. TRIBUTE TO ARTHUR ELLIS (April 29, 1949 to June 2, 2026) Art was a hugely impactful educator and sportsman.  First we are inspired by his early years in football, competitive sailing and sailing instrumentation from the 1960s...

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Well why don’t we Editor and factory response About the use of altimeters: answer to Allard: USA Junior Team Report #1 Well why don’t we From:Michael Achterberg Altimeter. Had a thought that may simplify the use for timing. There is a possibility that one of the producers of these devises might want to create a business and rent them for contests to organizer. Thinking rent...

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Now what was the Average Drops in 6 and  7? On Windspeed and Altimeters Altimeter determination of landing Altimeters and Innovation Euro Champs Observations Blog for the Junior W/C F1ABP Now what was the Average Drops in 6 and  7? From: Michael Achterberg Hello.I believe a couple years ago someone went thru contests results for multiple years and found that the average drops in round...

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I’m with the Dino On rounds and altimeters. About Altmeters – from the Jury Room European Champs - Thanks for the Memories Dropping in the 6th and 7th round. I’m with the Dino From: ron kreetz Euro Champs I do agree with Michal Achterberg on the 7 rounds issue. But: the weather in the 6th and 7th round plays an important role (the chance of...

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The cat walks around the elephant in the corner 2019 FAI Free Flight World Championships Schedule. Euro Champs Observation Electronic Approvals The cat walks around the elephant in the corner From:Martin Dilly ** Leslie and Ron both make good points regarding the organization of contests and the problem of fly-offs, but together with most of the others who have expressed opinions, all seem to be...

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Sporting code and our volunteer organization Perris Update F1C Semi Automatic Timekeeper Not the last word DT Fly Offs - A history and thoughts Sporting code and our volunteer organization From: Leslie Farkas Following my last comments I waited for more opinions from other sportsmen regarding the issues our sport is facing. Here below I would like to continue with my thoughts.. Are we really...